Jim is an enterprise software sales executive with CallidusCloud. His passion extends outside of work to multiple charites including NPN, TNT, ACS, Dare2Tri and FriendsofLAM.org which he started with his cousin to combat a rare lung disease. He has been an active member of NPN since 2008 and participates on the Wake Up and Boogie Down and NPN Marketing Committee. He lives in Lakeview with his beautiful daughter Sophie.

Daughter? I was expecting a son. My life changed July 2, 2008, when Sophie Caitlyn Schofield appeared a week ahead of time. I went against the wishes of the ex-wife and mother-in-law, choosing to wait to find out the baby’s sex. The tiny six pound, one ounce bundle turned out to be a beautiful baby daughter.

My former manager often talked about his two daughters. I never thought I’d be in that situation—as if I had a choice between Coke and Pepsi at birth. He discussed the fresh sod he...

What started as a fun idea for parents and an exciting morning for kids in the city has grown into maturity with Wake Up & Boogie Down now celebrating its 4th year this month - this Saturday March 3rd 9:30am-12:30pm at The Cubby Bear. It's a testament to the vision and commitment of NPN's staff and volunteers to put together content rich and cost effective programs for city families.

Similar to the NPN's NYE event, there is nothing as beautiful as the gleam of excitement that erupts f...